It was reported that after an initial bunion surgery, all hardware was removed in a revision surgery on (b)(6) 2023 due to irritation.The patient requested that all hardware be removed.There were no other patient outcomes reported as a result of this event.Additional information indicates the patient's bones were completely fused/healed.No devices were returned for evaluation.Device specific information was not available; therefore, a review of device history records was not able to be performed.However, all non-conformances for possible kits utilized in the surgery were reviewed and no nonconformances or issues during the manufacture or release of the products were identified to date that could have contributed to what was reported.The most likely cause of the reported event could not be determined as the device was not returned for evaluation.There were no deficiencies or malfunctions alleged/found with any tmc device, nor were there any reported issues with placement of the device or healing of the surgical site.The company will supplement this mdr as necessary and appropriate.
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